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What Causes Red Spots On The Back Side Of My Back?

Hi, I have had headaches, fatigue, muscle pain the past two days. Now there are red spots on the right side of my back. They are incredibly itchy!! I am 28 and never had chicken pox. My boyfriend was in the presence of a two year old who has chicken pox five days ago. Could it be possible that I have chicken pox now as a result?
Thu, 16 Oct 2014
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HI

Thanks for posting your query .

Red spots could be due to chicken pox but there are other causes also like Drug reaction or Allergy to some food .
But your history of your boyfriend was in the presence of a two year old who has chicken pox is significant . But in that case your boyfriend also should be having red spots . Kindly enquire that and if he is also having spots then it's highly likely that you both are having Chicken pox . In that case you need to consult a Physician or Infectious Disease Specialist and get treated .

But in case he is not having then it is unlikely for you only to have Chicken pox . Also Spots in chicken Pox doesn't happen only on the back , it happens all over the body . So wait for 2 days , if you develop red spots over your chest and arms then it's likely to be chicken pox .

Hope you find this information useful .
Any clarification feel free to ask .

Regards.
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What Causes Red Spots On The Back Side Of My Back?

HI Thanks for posting your query . Red spots could be due to chicken pox but there are other causes also like Drug reaction or Allergy to some food . But your history of your boyfriend was in the presence of a two year old who has chicken pox is significant . But in that case your boyfriend also should be having red spots . Kindly enquire that and if he is also having spots then it s highly likely that you both are having Chicken pox . In that case you need to consult a Physician or Infectious Disease Specialist and get treated . But in case he is not having then it is unlikely for you only to have Chicken pox . Also Spots in chicken Pox doesn t happen only on the back , it happens all over the body . So wait for 2 days , if you develop red spots over your chest and arms then it s likely to be chicken pox . Hope you find this information useful . Any clarification feel free to ask . Regards.